https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f Tech it Out en-us 2018-01-25 20:55:18 UTC 2025-10-19 14:40:43 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225897594 Visual, allows for spiraling. I like that I can assign students to a lesson but I also like how it allows students to work from their adaptive assessment. ]]> 2018-01-29 23:52:03 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225897594 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225897607 Lack of vocabulary and amount of time needed to complete a level

]]> 2018-01-29 23:52:06 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225897607 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225897617 Offers Assign Focus and Personalized work for teachers to use.]]> 2018-01-29 23:52:09 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225897617 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225897623 Differentiated
Interactive
Spanish/English
Rewards 
Goal oriented]]> 2018-01-29 23:52:12 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225897623 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225897631 Reinforces language in both English and Spanish. It has specific instructions, showing students what to do. Great opportunity to allow kids to work independently.]]> 2018-01-29 23:52:14 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225897631 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225897638 DreamBox
Teacher can assign focus lessons to go along with what is being taught in class]]> 2018-01-29 23:52:17 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225897638 cglatczak1_3 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225897642 Does a great job with Fluency. Audio elements support vocabulary development. Assign Focus is easy to use and can encourage student's excitement for playing the games. Reporting based on CCSS is clear. ]]> 2018-01-29 23:52:19 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225897642 jaburns4_3 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225897655 There was no vocabulary for students to see, read, or hear. Since students see this on the MAP test, this would be important to see, hear, and read the vocabulary before. ]]> 2018-01-29 23:52:23 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225897655 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225897663 Love the visuals for middle school math concepts which can be the hardest thing to find.]]> 2018-01-29 23:52:25 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225897663 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225897667 Personalized to the students needs and uses materials that are familiar. ]]> 2018-01-29 23:52:27 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225897667 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225897684 Very visual and interactive. Entry points for various ability levels with adaptive technology that is fairly responsive. ]]> 2018-01-29 23:52:35 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225897684 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225897713 Has levels k-9, can be differentiated based on pre assessment. Assignments can be assigned and reports are given for teacher reflection/planning. ]]> 2018-01-29 23:52:49 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225897713 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225897832 Is there enough high level math for our excelling students since designed as an intervention tool at the middle school level.]]> 2018-01-29 23:53:45 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225897832 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225897842 Dreambox
Students seem to "top out" and then get frustrated]]> 2018-01-29 23:53:49 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225897842 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225897847 Love how it is so explorative. It allows students to make meaning of the puzzles, does give clues but also allows for mistakes.

]]> 2018-01-29 23:53:51 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225897847 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225897883 The individualized pace and the visual animation encourages growth in every student!]]> 2018-01-29 23:54:12 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225897883 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225897925 Students who are still struggling with basic Math concepts might be just clicking the pictures. I am concerned about the use of their time trying to figure it out what to do.]]> 2018-01-29 23:54:34 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225897925 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225897947 After a couple of tries, program gives students the answer.]]> 2018-01-29 23:54:42 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225897947 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225897950 Some students go so far in the program that they get stuck and frustrated with the harder concepts. Its hard telling them they have to figure it out, and not be allowed to support them since they might be in areas beyond grade level.]]> 2018-01-29 23:54:46 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225897950 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225897954 Ability to control access to House/shopping by day and time. Good password protection against students going and spending others' coins. ]]> 2018-01-29 23:54:47 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225897954 jaburns4_3 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225897958 Seems very visual for learners. I also like how it can be personalized to meet the needs of students. ]]> 2018-01-29 23:54:49 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225897958 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225897960 Visual in nature but still includes vocabulary, Assignable and Differentiable]]> 2018-01-29 23:54:50 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225897960 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225897974 I like the emphasis on conceptual understanding]]> 2018-01-29 23:54:59 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225897974 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225897980 Is very engaging, is it too (gamey) that it doesn't all students to make those conceptual connections to the math that they are doing.]]> 2018-01-29 23:55:03 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225897980 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225897985 more supports in upper grades for those that are progressively moving from concrete to abstract.]]> 2018-01-29 23:55:04 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225897985 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898019 Students can see their progress.]]> 2018-01-29 23:55:18 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898019 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898026 Love how it is at a student's individual level and adapts as they go.  Great independent practice to build foundation for grade level content. 

]]> 2018-01-29 23:55:21 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898026 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898061 Doesn't seem motivating...penguin walking to the right for correct answers (year after year]]> 2018-01-29 23:55:37 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898061 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898066 Very visual thinking for students to see.]]> 2018-01-29 23:55:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898066 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898093 No incentive to complete assignments. ]]> 2018-01-29 23:55:53 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898093 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898106 Great Visuals
Engaging puzzles]]> 2018-01-29 23:55:58 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898106 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898116 Great way to have students keep trying, a lot of self talk and wondering.]]> 2018-01-29 23:56:02 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898116 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898131 Does not cover all domains.]]> 2018-01-29 23:56:09 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898131 cglatczak1_3 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898138 Students are exposed to a 20 math rack too early in Kindergarten. I'd like to see more visual exploration through inquiry. Students can move faster than they are ready for leaving teachers to play catch up so that they do not get frustrated. ELL students in class struggle a lot with this tool.]]> 2018-01-29 23:56:12 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898138 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898140 Does it go beyond basic conceptual understanding and into application.]]> 2018-01-29 23:56:13 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898140 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898142 No vocab/words for students to experience.]]> 2018-01-29 23:56:15 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898142 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898168 Although very engaging in puzzles, are students going to be able to connect puzzles to concepts in math.]]> 2018-01-29 23:56:24 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898168 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898178 Doesn't always make a connection to the real world.]]> 2018-01-29 23:56:27 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898178 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898187 Difficult to promote and assign practice on the current standards or lessons taught]]> 2018-01-29 23:56:32 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898187 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898196 Great for Visual learners.
Encourages problem solving.]]> 2018-01-29 23:56:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898196 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898212 Missing intro video to show students how to play or use options within the games. Difficult for ELLs. ]]> 2018-01-29 23:56:47 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898212 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898216 Would be great if we could include a specific connection to how their at-level practice connects to the grade level content we are working on. ]]> 2018-01-29 23:56:48 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898216 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898252 No vocabulary development]]> 2018-01-29 23:57:10 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898252 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898299 no verbal explanations. No vocabulary use. Students in DL program are working towards using academic language in their thinking. With ST math they will not be able to know exactly how to explain the problem using academic lang.]]> 2018-01-29 23:57:31 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898299 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898335 language/vocabulary is nonexistant]]> 2018-01-29 23:57:54 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898335 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898353 Not personalized to the students needs and no vocabulary words.]]> 2018-01-29 23:57:57 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898353 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898371 Ability for intrinsic motivation and the ability to have productive struggle. ]]> 2018-01-29 23:58:04 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898371 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898374 Numbers and relation to visuals missing]]> 2018-01-29 23:58:05 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898374 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898497 No volume and no vocabulary. The ding is nice, but I got bored with some of the repetitive games once I figured them out. No sound, not even ambient sound was boring to me. No mention of any math vocabulary of any type is concerning. I played 12 shape games and not one time did it help me learn names or describe any of their attributes. ]]> 2018-01-29 23:59:05 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898497 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898585 It goes with AVMR.]]> 2018-01-29 23:59:41 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898585 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898622 2018-01-30 00:00:03 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898622 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898626 High student engagement.]]> 2018-01-30 00:00:06 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898626 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898662 Many noises
Too babyish (middle school)
Tops @ 8th grade]]> 2018-01-30 00:00:24 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898662 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898750 Very conceptual and shows exactly what you are doing for each operation. ]]> 2018-01-30 00:00:58 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898750 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898754 No word problems or ability to use writing tools to work through a problem.]]> 2018-01-30 00:00:58 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898754 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898779 This program is not as responsive to students....it does not adjust based on student responses, but rather has them progress through each lesson. Children's incorrect responses would not open an option to use manipulatives or adjust to smaller numbers. If responses are quick and efficient, it would not progress students through more quickly. Instead they would need to do puzzles in a unit.]]> 2018-01-30 00:01:07 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898779 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898809 Would love to use for new content in class discovery. Students are able to access at any level before being exposed to new content from the instructor. The teacher then can use teacher playback and look at reports to see clear details about follow up instruction. ]]> 2018-01-30 00:01:24 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898809 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898875 Hints
Voice feature
Spanish version
Interactive tools]]> 2018-01-30 00:01:57 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898875 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898889 Lack of vocabulary concerns me in terms of how we are preparing students to use and internalize vocabulary in class and elsewhere. ]]> 2018-01-30 00:02:05 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898889 cglatczak1_3 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898912 I think that the use of visuals is wonderful. This is what is missing in Dreambox. The visuals show many ways to see the solution. Students come in with an open mind and this gives them the ability to create their own learning. It would be an excellent platform for a Number Talk Routine where students are not burdened by language, but rather can explain what they are doing in their own words.]]> 2018-01-30 00:02:20 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898912 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898917 Animation is engaging and keeps students on their toes. Creates a wonderful progression from visual to symbolic.]]> 2018-01-30 00:02:22 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225898917 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225899078 I like the visuals. Neat to see that there is a pretest and post test and the ability to adjust a student playlist so that they could be working in ST Math on a topic similar to classroom focus.]]> 2018-01-30 00:03:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225899078 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225899123 Is it too game-ified? Will students internalize what they are doing or just guess in order to keep playing games?]]> 2018-01-30 00:04:07 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225899123 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225899174 Amazing program. The number of data points used to determine next steps is phenomenal! I like how it helps to fill holes, helps to build strong conceptual understanding, number sense, and MENTAL MATH. I have seen great results so far...each year kids are stronger.
This program supports our work with the common core, efficient strategies, and flexibility.]]> 2018-01-30 00:04:33 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225899174 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225899406 This is not a program to use to support current classroom content.
I like the addition of assign focus, however, this is a way to necessarily have kids work on topics that are aligned with classroom work because kids may not be ready for this.

]]> 2018-01-30 00:06:37 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225899406 cglatczak1_3 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225899427 Sometimes the language would be nice to have as an option. Would students get bored? ]]> 2018-01-30 00:06:46 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225899427 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225899443 Missing problem solving]]> 2018-01-30 00:06:54 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225899443 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225899820 Visual and differentiated learning]]> 2018-01-30 00:10:01 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225899820 cglatczak1_3 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225900865 Whatever tools as selected, K-3 should be compatible with grades 4 - 5. For example, a K-3 program that doesn't offer rich language wouldn't fit in a school with a 4-5 program that is rich in language. ]]> 2018-01-30 00:19:19 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225900865 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225905446 Great tool to differentiate and to give an assessment on an exact strand to know the ]]> 2018-01-30 00:53:13 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225905446 https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225913202 Supports district AVMR work]]> 2018-01-30 01:46:47 UTC https://padlet.com/sdw/hy4u5g6zi15f/wish/225913202